Key Benefits:

• Shade and Light is a companion volume to streams, published earlier in 2024. Where stream presents selected writings 2016-2023 on media, culture, society, and distinguished personalities, this anthology brings together essays on Mr M.A. Jinnah, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and international issues. I have deliberately dedicated this book to those who have never read any of my writings. In the vain hope that, unlike those who have read my outpourings and have survived to rise to good health once again, some new innocents may be led astray—to hopefully find a few elements to reflect upon, to challenge, or possibly even to concur. A must have read…faces ground-realities squalery. most absorbing. about the chequered history of pakistan. companion volume to the anthology “streams: selected writings 2017-2023 on media, culture and society” also published in 2024.

Discover South Asia’s Political History

Shade & Light is a compelling collection of essays exploring the history of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and global issues. This companion to Streams offers fresh perspectives on M.A. Jinnah and key events that shaped the region. A must-read for anyone interested in the political and cultural forces behind South Asia’s identity.

Perfect for New Readers

Never read the author’s work before? Shade & Light is written with you in mind. Accessible and engaging, it invites new readers to reflect, challenge, and explore South Asia’s history in a new light. A thought-provoking journey for curious minds.

Understand the Region’s Chequered Past

Shade & Light confronts the realities of South Asia’s history, from colonialism to independence. It provides an honest look at the challenges and successes that have defined Pakistan and its neighbors. Essential for readers seeking a grounded understanding of the region